Myths, misunderstandings, misconceptions and more about ICT – Part 1

There are so many myths, misunderstandings, false assumptions and other misconceptions concerning using technology in the foreign language classroom that a meaningful exchange of ideas is often impossible because people on the two sides simply have no common ground. Opponents of ICT surprisingly frequently make value judgements and condemn technology on a moral or psychological [...]

IATEFL Hungary 2009 conference: a look back; Part 1: overall impressions

The conference ended only a few hours ago as I’m starting to write this so it might be too early to draw any serious conclusions but I’ll be back with a more detailed report in the next couple of days – till then, let me share my overall impressions. I think this was my eighth [...]

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